Lesley Murray BA, PgDip, MBACP.
*NEW* Introduction to Counselling Courses starting Autumn 2021 - Multiple start dates in Autumn 2021 and Spring 2022
Introductory course suitable for those thinking of a career change, interested in counselling, or for personal development and enjoyment. Come and explore a new career option.
Courses are designed to be interesting and fun. The introduction is a 30 hour course (24 hours in person, 6 hours journalling and further reading). We will cover all the major topics necessary to go on to further study:
- what is and isn't counselling
- active listening skills
- the person centred approach (PCA) and the core conditions
- CBT
- Psychodynamic theory and Freud
- life graphs/interventions
- triads and practice
- mindfulness/self care
- introduction to process groups.
Course leader with 14 years experience (Lesley Murray) has taught the introduction to counselling/Certificate in Counselling Skills/Diploma in Counselling.
All courses IN PERSON at the office in Delacourt Road - no masks required - hand sanitiser on entry. Plenty of room - 9 participants per course ONLY for social distancing.
8 weeks - 3 hours per week £285
MAXIMUM 9 PARTICIPANTS PER COURSE
Email me at [email protected] with questions or to receive the application form (the form is giving almost everyone problems, I will now curse Microsoft Forms - so here are the questions to copy and paste into an email to me)
1. Name
2. Address
3. Postcode
4. Email address
5. Contact telephone number
6. Which course/s are you applying for (days/times/dates in Spring 2022)
7. Why are you applying for this course
8. What are your long term goals
9. What is your first language
10. Where did you hear about this course
Course Dates for Autumn Term 2021 (Course dates to follow for January 2022 - email to advance book for your preferred date)
Mondays 12-3pm - MONDAYS ARE NOW FULL - NOW BOOKING FOR MONDAYS IN JANUARY
(first session 27th September, 4th/11/18/25 October, 1/8/15 November)
Wednesdays - *CURRENTLY 3 SPACES LEFT AT 5PM 22ND SEPTEMBER*
DUE TO MULTIPLE REQUESTS TO FIT IN WITH SCHOOL HOURS THIS COURSE IS NOW 9.30AM-12.30PM
(first session 29th September, then 6th/13/20/27 October, 3/10/17 November)
Fridays - starting in January 2022
*SUNDAYS 4-7PM
(first session 10th October, 17/24/31 October, 7/14/28 November, 5th December)
Note: no course on 21st November
